R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Hamilton High School Band has been selected to
 1-2     march in the Texas Inaugural Parade on January 19, 1999, and this
 1-3     invitation is indeed an outstanding honor; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The talented musicians of this distinguished
 1-5     ensemble are quite familiar with performing on notable occasions,
 1-6     having showcased their talents at the 1997 Presidential Inaugural
 1-7     Music Festival in Washington, D.C., and at both Disneyland and
 1-8     Disney World; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This award-winning band has earned UIL Division I
1-10     trophies in marching contests for the last seven years, in addition
1-11     to garnering five Sweepstakes Awards; this remarkable history of
1-12     excellence helped Hamilton High School to attain the Lone Star Cup,
1-13     which is presented to the most successful 2A high school in Texas;
1-14     and
1-15           WHEREAS, The dedication and talent exhibited by the members
1-16     of the Hamilton High School Band are a source of great pride to the
1-17     school's student body and faculty, and it is truly fitting that
1-18     they be recognized on the occasion of their most recent
1-19     accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-21     Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Hamilton High
1-22     School Band on being chosen to participate in the Texas Inaugural
1-23     Parade and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success
1-24     and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for the Hamilton High School Band as an expression of high
 2-3     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                   Lengefeld
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on
         January 19, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House